--- title: Ki Karou | MIND Research Institute description: As an EdTech product director, Ki Karou applies the science of learning and game-based approaches to create deeper learning experience for students. Ki speaks at gaming and educational conferences around the country, including SxSW. 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[Read full bio »](https://2024.mindresearch.org/speakers/ki-karou#full-bio) ### Speaking Topics - Role of Neuroscience in Math Education - Game-based Learning - Technology for Deeper Learning  - Mindfulness [Request More Info](mailto:info@mindresearch.org) [Read Full Bio](https://2024.mindresearch.org/speakers/ki-karou#full-bio) Follow Ki:Print Bio ### More from Ki Check out Ki's speaking and writing on his areas of expertise. ##### Podcast: Building Conceptual Understanding Inside our MIND [Listen to Podcast »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/building-conceptual-understanding-math) ##### Podcast: GDC and Meaningful Student Engagement Inside our MIND [Listen to Podcast »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/games-student-engagement) [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Graphics/icons/testimonial-play.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WlP8NNo4CU) ##### Using Game-based Learning in the Classroom to Develop Productive Struggle MIND blog [Watch Video »](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WlP8NNo4CU) ##### Back to the Future: 3D Printing and the Future of Math Education Huffington Post [Read More »](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ki-karou-/back-to-the-future-3d-pri_b_8302384.html) ##### Addressing the COVID Slide with ST Math MIND blog [Read Blog »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/addressing-the-covid-slide-with-st-math) ##### 5 Video Game Principles that Motivate Endless Play and Learning MIND blog [Read Blog »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/video-game-principles-play-learning) ##### How the New ST Math Enables More Learning MIND blog [Read Blog »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/st-math-enables-more-learning) ##### Turn Learning Loss into Learning Recovery with ST Math MIND blog [Read Blog »](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/turn-learning-loss-into-learning-recovery-st-math) ### Full Bio As Senior Director of Product, Content for MIND Education, Ki Karou leads a team of learning and game designers, artists, and mathematicians developing the next generation of the ST Maths interactive programs. Ki has been designing neuroscience-driven ed tech solutions for over a decade. Prior to joining MIND, he founded Beyond Math, an education company focused on teaching math in unique and non-traditional ways. Ki has spoken at SXSWedu and written articles published in Huffington Post. He has a bachelor’s in engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. [Request More Info](mailto:info@mindresearch.org) ## Join the Team Imagine a career where your skills and creativity can redefine math education around the world. 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